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Students are responsible for monitoring the accuracy of their registration throughout each semester. The following policies relate to registration and courses.
Registration
Courses
Registering for Courses
Information about course registration for fall and spring semesters at Rutgers-New Brunswick is available on the main registration page.
Change of Courses (Add/Drop)
The main registration page has information about dates and times for registration, including the add/drop period at the beginning of each semester.
Registering for Courses at Rutgers-Camden and Rutgers-Newark
Inter-unit registration in Rutgers Camden or Rutgers Newark may be allowed for a limited number of credits in unusual situations with prior approval by the Associate Dean for Academic Services.
Registering for Courses in Other Institutions
Matriculated students must receive prior approval for courses they intend to take for credit at another college or university. Approvals for summer session courses at other institutions are commonly granted.
Students are not permitted to be enrolled simultaneously at Rutgers-New Brunswick and another institution during the fall or spring semester except with explicit advance approval of SAS. Such approvals are uncommon.
It is the responsibility of students to register for all courses needed to complete the degree requirements as outlined on their official curriculum summaries and to avoid scheduling courses for which credit already has been granted, either at Rutgers University or by transfer.
Withdrawal from Courses
Students may withdraw from courses during the withdrawal period before the 8th week of the semester. Please also see the section on course load for information on full-time and part-time status. Students should always consult with an academic advisor when contemplating withdrawal from a course. Terminating class attendance does not constitute withdrawal from a course. See the University Policies and Procedures section for details of the add/drop policy.
Course Load
Students in SAS must maintain clear status as either a full-time or part-time student by filing appropriate applications to the Dean of SAS.
Full-time Students
Full-time matriculated students typically register for 15 credits per semester. They may register a maximum of 20.5 credits per term and must register for a minimum of 12 credits to be considered full-time students under University regulations and federal law. Full-time students on academic probation for the first time may carry a maximum of 16 credits. Students on continued probation or who have been readmitted after dismissal may carry a maximum of 13 credits.
Full-time matriculated students may not drop below 12 credits during the fall or spring semesters.
Part-time Students
SAS students who wish to register for fewer than 12 credits must have their application for part-time status approved by the Office of Academic Services prior to the beginning of the semester. Students registered for less than 12 credits are considered part-time students under University regulations and federal law. Hence, the decision to register for less than 12 credits and become a part-time student often has significant implications for the student’s financial aid, health insurance coverage, housing and the like. Students are strongly urged to consult with an academic advisor familiar with these issues before submitting an application for part-time status.
Students with Nontraditional Status
SAS students with nontraditional status normally schedule two or three courses per semester, but may register for up to 18 credits per semester. In certain cases, students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 may be permitted to carry up to 20.5 credits with the approval of the academic dean. However, newly admitted students with nontraditional status who have demanding non-academic commitments are advised not to schedule more than two courses per semester during their first year.
* Students are eligible for nontraditional status if they meet one or more of the following criteria:
- Four or more years out of high school
- Over 25 years of age
- Interruption (typically 2 years or more) of formal education
- Significant non-academic commitments (work, family, health, financial, etc.)
- Pursuing a second degree
- Non-matriculation status
Students have until the the end of the add/drop period (8th day of the semester) to commit to full-time or part-time status. Students with 12 or more credits are expected to remain full-time, and cannot withdraw to below 12 credits. Students intending to be part-time (below 12 credits) must adjust their registration appropriately before the end of the add/drop period.
Out-of-Class Work
No more than 30 degree credits are awarded for out-of-class work, such as independent study, cooperative education courses, research, and approved SAS internship courses. In those uncommon cases where credit may have been awarded for life experiences, these credits are viewed as out-of-class work. Students wishing to register for more than 8 credits of independent study in any one semester must have the approval of an academic dean.
Pass/No Credit Course Option
Students who have completed 90 or more credits may take up to two courses (8 credits maximum) on a Pass/No Credit basis. Grades of A, B, and C correspond to Pass; grades of D and F to No Credit.
Courses that cannot be taken on a Pass/No Credit basis
- Courses taken in fulfillment of major or minor requirements
- Courses taken in fulfillment of liberal arts distribution requirements
- Courses that potentially will satisfy an outstanding degree requirement
Only one course may be taken on a Pass/No Credit basis per semester.
Forms to request the Pass/No Credit option are available in the Office of Academic Services or online and must be submitted by the end of the fourth week of the semester. Students who wish to exercise the Pass/No Credit option for a 6-week summer course must complete the application within 10 calendar days of the beginning of the course. Once the Pass/No Credit option is in place, it may not be reversed.
The above restrictions do not apply to courses that are only offered on a pass/no credit basis.
Repeating Courses.
A Rutgers University transcript records all courses taken at Rutgers University and the outcome (grade or withdrawal).
Grades of F
In general, when a course is repeated in which the student previously earned a grade of F, both the original grade of F and the new grade remain on the transcript and in the cumulative grade-point average. However, for up to 16 credits in no more than four courses, the grade of F will be removed from the cumulative grade-point average if the student repeats a failed course. The original grade of F will remain on the transcript with an E prefix attached; the repeated grade will have an R prefix. For further explanation of these and other grade prefixes, see the section on grading under University Policies and Procedures.
This policy may be applied anytime during the undergraduate years, but only once for a given course. The course must be repeated at Rutgers-New Brunswick. If the student fails the course a second time, only the second F will enter the cumulative grade-point average. This policy may not be applied to punitive grades of F given for reasons such as academic dishonesty. Use of this policy to remove a grade of F from the cumulative grade-point average does not qualify a student for retroactive nomination to the Dean's List nor does it rescind unsatisfactory scholastic standing status.
Download the Application for Repeated Course with Original Grade of "F" here.
Grades of D
When students who have earned a grade of D choose to repeat the course, credits and grades are computed in the cumulative grade-point average for both courses, but credit is subtracted from the degree-credit total for the repeated course; the repeated grade is denoted by the addition of a K prefix. When students receiving a grade of D when taking a course for a second time choose to repeat the course yet again, credits and grades are computed in the cumulative grade-point average for all three courses, but degree credit is granted only once.
Grades of C and Above
When students earn a grade of C or better and choose to repeat the course, it must be repeated for E credit. Courses with E prefixes do not lead to graduation credit and the grades are not computed in the cumulative grade-point average. Such courses do not count toward full-time status.
Change of Grades
Students are responsible for obtaining prompt information about their grades each semester, the requirements for a change of grade, and the requirements for the removal of a temporary grade. Under normal circumstances the original grade cannot be changed after the end of the next full semester. In special situations such as continued illness this requirement may be waived with the consent of the faculty member. Grade changes made after the end of the next full semester do not qualify a student for retroactive nomination to the Dean’s list.
Summer Session and Winter Session Courses
Students in good academic standing may register for the Rutgers University Summer Session via WebReg or through the Rutgers Touchtone Telephone Registration System (RTTRS). Students may register for Winter Session courses online at the Winter Session Registration web site.
The maximum number of credits allowed for short-session courses are:
- Summer Session: 12 credits
- Winter Session: 3 credits
Students wishing to take short-session courses at other institutions must obtain prior approval from departments offering similar courses at Rutgers and from an academic dean. Transfer approval forms are available online and from the Office of Academic Services.
Achieving the full benefit of instruction typically requires some time for reflection about the course content. For this reason, students should always consult an advisor before enrolling in short-session courses. Some academic departments may not apply these credits toward the major or minor.
Students on probation must obtain prior approval from the Committee on Academic Standing before registering for courses during the summer and winter sessions.
Attendance and Cancellation of Classes
In accordance with Rutgers University regulations, attendance is expected at all regularly scheduled meetings of a course and individual courses may set policies for maximum absences.
Students may obtain a note from the Dean of Students to authenticate an absence that is supported by appropriate documentation. Faculty notified of authenticated absences should make reasonable accommodations to allow students to make up work that counts toward their semester grade.
Absences due to religious observance, participation in university-sponsored events or activities such as intercollegiate athletics, or documented chronic illness are treated as authenticated absences when students present a note of authentication from the Dean of Students' office. Authenticated absences do not waive the overall policy for attendance. Students who must, for any reason, miss more than an occasional class should consult with their instructors and an academic advisor.
It is the policy of the Rutgers University not to cancel classes on religious holidays. In the case of inclement weather, the President of the University may cancel classes.
Foreign Language Courses
Two years of a high school foreign language or one year of college-level foreign language or demonstrated proficiency in the elementary level of a language other than English, sufficient to enroll in an intermediate level course, is required for admission to SAS.
Students with two or more years of a foreign language in high school or whose native language is other than English may not receive degree credit for elementary courses (typically numbered 101-102) or courses numbered below their placement in that language. Degree credit in that language begins with an intermediate or review course even if the Rutgers Placement Test indicates elementary level placement or if there has been an interruption in language study.
Courses to Satisfy Admission Deficiencies
In rare circumstances students may be admitted on probationary status with an admission deficiency. The course(s) necessary to remove the deficiency will receive E credits, and should be completed as soon as possible to permit removal from probation.
Graduate Courses
Students with a grade-point average of 3.0 or better may register for graduate courses with the approval of the instructor, graduate director of the department offering the course, the dean of academic affairs of the graduate school in question, and the Office of Academic Services.
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